This step involves evaluating the worthiness of the reasoning. This is done by thinking about the reasoning that connects the evidence to the claim, including logic, reliance on sound sources of authority, and accurate use of accepted ways of scientific thinking. Model and guide the students to an awareness of accepted ways of thinking in science that may be applied to science experiments, scientific claims, and socio-scientific claims. Prompts are included for the students to consider the reasoning and logic used, including reliance on logic, sound authority, scientific thinking. Allow adequate time to think about, present views, and come together as a learning community.
The teacher reviews the definitions for evaluating reasoning in terms of strength of authority, application of scientific theory and logic.
The teacher reviews the definitions for evaluating reasoning in terms of strength of authority, application of scientific theory and logic.
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